The oil and gas exploration and production sector has significantly expanded over the past couple years, both domestically and around the world. With the advent of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, the U.S. is poised to overtake Saudi Arabia to become the world’s biggest oil producer before 2020, according to a new forecast by the International Energy Agency. Several oil and gas exploration and production companies are well positioned within the newly booming domestic industry [for more energy news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter ]. See the full story here → Related Posts: A Deeper Look At America’s Commodity Industry Five Natural Gas Picks with Significant Upside Potential 12 High-Yielding Commodities For 2012 The Ultimate Guide To Natural Gas Investing